Google Acquires Fabric, a Mobile App Development Platform
Fabric, one of the most popular mobile development platforms, has been acquired by Google.
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Matt G. Southern, Senior News Writer, has been with Search Engine Journal since 2013. With a bachelor’s degree in communications, Matt specializes in gathering details, checking facts, and making complex subjects easy to understand. In addition to writing articles, Matt oversees strategy development for SEJ’s news department.
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Bing Ads Now Lets You Schedule When Ad Extensions are Displayed in Search
Bing is giving advertisers more control over their ad extensions with the ability to schedule specific times for them to be displayed.
Traffic From Google Home App Considered Direct Traffic in Google Analytics
It has been discovered that Google Analytics is reading clicks from the Google Home app as direct traffic.
Google App on Android Will Save Searches if Connection Fails
Google has updated its Android app to benefit those who may find themselves running into spotty internet connections from time to time.
Googlebot Crawl Budget Explained by Google’s Gary Illyes
“Crawl budget” is a loaded term made up of a lot moving parts. Gary Illyes, a Google Webmaster Trends Analyst, has explained exactly what crawl...
Book an Uber Ride Directly in Google Maps on iOS and Android
Google Maps is rolling out a global update to its ride services mode which brings a new design and the ability to book rides directly...
WordPress 4.7.1 Security Release Available, Immediate Update Recommended
A security release for all previous versions WordPress is now available, which the company strongly recommends all users upgrade to immediately.
Google Recommends No Longer Using the Link: Operator
Google’s John Mueller recommends users no longer use the ‘link:’ operator in search.
Google to Automatically Add Call Extensions to Mobile Ads in February
Google AdWords will be automatically adding call extensions to mobile ads beginning February 6, 2017.
Yahoo Renames Itself as ‘Altaba’, CEO Marissa Mayer Resigns
Yahoo as we know it is no longer. CEO Marissa Mayer resigned, and remaining board members have chosen to rename the company as “Altaba Inc.”
10 Ways to Get Ready for Google’s Mobile Interstitials Penalty
Ready for Google’s mobile interstitials penalty? If not, we have rounded up 10 pieces of expert advice.
2016 in Review: Top US Marketing Search Terms of the Year
Bing has revealed the top marketing keywords searched for in 2016, according to Bing US search data.
Google Assistant Coming Soon to Android TV
With Siri being thoroughly integrated into the latest Apple TV units, it was only a matter of time before Google Assistant made its way to...
Bing Wants to Keep People Healthy in the New Year With These New Search Features
Bing announced a series of updates to its search results designed to make it easier for people to find health and fitness information.
Google’s iOS App Updated With Native YouTube Support, Built-in Gboard, + More
Google’s iOS app received a fairly significant update, bringing with it several new features that will help users do more without having to leave the...
Google Adds Recipe Suggestions to Mobile Search Results
Google has a new mobile interface for recipe search results, featuring recipe suggestions and newly designed recipe cards.
Google Assistant vs. Siri: Which is the Best Smartphone AI? [INFOGRAPHIC]
Google Assistant vs. Siri – is one smartphone AI better than the other? We’ll leave that for you to decide with this infographic.
Google Has 5 of the Top 10 Apps in 2016, According to Nielsen Rankings [REPORT]
Google claimed 5 spots in the list of top 10 downloaded apps of 2016 in latest Nielsen report.
HTTPS Required for Collecting Sensitive Information in Chrome as of January 2017
Google has cautioned site owners that, at the end of January 2017, Chrome will mark sites without HTTPS as non-secure if they collect sensitive information.
Watch Out for Malicious Images in Google My Business Listings
There is a new negative SEO tactic going around which involves photos being maliciously inserted into Google My Business listings.
Google Display Network to Begin Serving Ads With No Targeting As of January 18
Google recently announced changes to how it will be targeting ads starting on January 18, 2017.
Google Search Console Update: Critical & Non-Critical AMP Errors
Google Search Console’s Accelerated Mobile Pages (AMP) report will now differentiate between critical and non-critical errors.
New Search Engine Hoaxy Tracks the Spread of Fake News
A brand new search engine called Hoaxy, which aims to track the spread of fake news, is now available in beta.
Google Contributor Program to Shut Down in January 2017
Those involved in the Google Contributor program are receiving emails stating the service is shutting down in January 2017.
Bing’s Top Searches of 2016
Bing reveals its top searches of 2016. Included in the report are the top tech trends, top web creators, to viral moments, and more.
New Google My Business Insights: Compare Photo Views Against Competitors
As of December 15, insights are now available for photos in Google My Business.
Google Warns Against Automated Queries, What Does This Mean for Third-Party Tools?
Google’s Gary Illyes issued a reminder this week that sending automated searches to Google is against the Terms of Service.
Bing Expanded Text Ads Can Now Be Edited on Mobile
Bing is rapidly expanding the use of expanded text ads with an update to the Bing Ads mobile app.
Here Are Google’s Top Searches of 2016
Google has released its annual year in review of the top trending searches and stories of 2016.
Google Offering Expedited Google My Business Verification for a Limited Time
For a limited time Google is allowing businesses to fast track Google My Business verification.